James W. Vlcek Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 19, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James W. Vlcek (Palatine, Illinois), born in Arlington Heights, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, John, Ron, Tom (Margie King) and Karen (Jeff Murrill); and his parents, Marilyn and Jack.
He is survived by: his significant other Laurie (Wagher) of Dade's Department Store; his sisters-in-law, Charmaine (Glass), Julie (Ray), Kathleen (Macke) and Bonnie (Alcaro); his parents-in-law, Carol and George; his children, Carrie (David Jodelka), Brian and Kevin (Sarah Clem); his grandchildren, Penny, Jimmy and Miles; Kona.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home (185 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067). A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
If you would like to make a donation in Jim's memory, he enjoyed and benefited from Northwestern Medicines Living Well Cancer Resources Warrenville (https://livingwellcrc.org).
